This unique 2 day course introduces and integrates the key elements of tablet development: Preformulation studies - Material characterisation, Morphic form identification, Salt selection, Compressibility testing and Process and material compatibility testing. Formulation development - Formula selection, Process selection, Optimisation and the formulation cycle, Intermediate and Product characterisation, Organisational influences, Stability testing for regulatory purposes and explains the important links between each of these. Proper integration of these elements is essential to achieve Quality by Design.